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Skip to main content UTMB Health Department of Family Medicine Education | Research | Patient Care testWebRotator testWebRotator2 Previous Next Department of Family Medicine Home The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) is led by its chair, of more than 20 years, Dr. Barbara L. Thompson. Our faculty and resident physicians provide medical care to Galveston County residents through its three clinics , located on the UTMB Galveston campus, on the western end of Galveston Island, and in Dickinson, Texas, and through its inpatient service at Jennie Sealy Hospital in Galveston, Texas. Read more... Family Medicine News Jan Appointed Inpatient Director UTMB Health Family Medicine Presents Lisa R. Nash, DO for December Grand Rounds Lecture Jan to Assume Associate Directorship Resident Graduates Prepare for Next Adventure TAFP Recognizes Interest Group for 3rd Consecutive Year Student Interest Group Receives National Honors Announcing Our New Chief Residents for the 2019-2020 Academic Year UTMB Grads Follow Diverse Paths to Family Medicine FMIG Announces 2019-2020 Officers Welcome the Family Medicine Class of 2022 I'm a white well. Family Medicine Events FMIG Officer Meeting Date/Time: March 18 , 2020 - 12pm - 1pm Location: Rm. 2.222, Primary Care Pavilion, 400 Harborside Drive, Galveston, TX The officers of the Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) will meet. FMIG Helping Hands Date/Time: March 20 - 21 , 2020 Kolb Scholarship Application Deadline (TENTATIVE DATE) Date/Time: March 28 - 29 , 2020 Applications for the Weldon G. Kolb, MD Scholarship are due. For more information, please see the Department of Family Medicine awards listing. FMIG Tales from the Trail Date/Time: April 7 - 8 , 2020 The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) presents Tales from the Trail! Join the discussion as 4th year medical students give valuable insider information about their experience interviewing for residencies. See more events.... OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Medical Student Education Program Family medicine offers courses for undergraduate medical students throughout all four years of the medical curriculum. Family Medicine faculty also serve as examiners in the fourth-year Integrative Curriculum Evaluation Exercise (ICEE), as advisors for both individual students and for student groups, and on various course committees. Read more... Residency Training Program The UTMB Health Family Medicine Residency Program was one of the first family medicine residency programs in the state of Texas, and has trained more than 350 physicians since accepting its first residents in 1971. For nearly 50 years, our mission has been to educate physicians to the highest standards of medical practice. Read more... Research Program Research in the Department of Family Medicine focuses on four broad research areas that reflect the interests of the faculty and principles of Family Medicine. Read more... Home About Us About the Department Mission, Vision and Goals Our Faculty Events News Annual Reports Awards Contacts Education Our Program Courses & Electives Integrative Medicine Integrative Resources Program Contacts Online Clerkship DesignACase Directions to Family Medicine Residency Program Welcome Our Program Medical Curriculum Tracks Clinics & Hospitals Salary & Benefits Our Residents Our Faculty Application Information Contacts Alumni Update Fellowships Available Fellowships Heathcare About Our Clinics Our Other Services Research Our Research Our Interests Osteoporosis Cancer Screening Diabetes Complementary and Integrative Medicine Distance Education and Learning Styles Symposium Symposium Symposium Gallery Frequently Asked Questions Intranet Back to top UTMB.edu UTMBHealth.com Maps / Directions Policies / Required Links © The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Member, Texas Medical Center® UTMB Sitefinity: www login | intranet login UTMB Health...